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Home Genius Exteriors
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Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"I was pleased with Home Genius Exteriors, and would recommend them to family and fruends. Working with Jimmie, the Sales Rep. was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge with the different materials was on point. He explain the overall uses of all materials used. AJ the on site Project Manager was helpful and respectful of my concerns and made sure all questions were answer. He also made sure I received all the photos of the work being done. The Roofing Crew was incredible, they did a beautiful job replacing the old roof. The job was done in a timely manner and the clean-up was superb. Not only did they clean my property, but they also made sure the neighbòr yard was cleaned. Overall they did an excellent job. Thank you!"
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Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

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Closet America, LLC
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Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Good quality build, custom design, and excellent communication from company representatives. Definitely worth the money for a permanent upgrade to your home."
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

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Mountain Tree Services
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Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Sirio and his team did a great job matching the new addition to the previous deck. He consulted with me on the design process and completed the work quickly and efficiently. Iâ d hire him again!"
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New to Angi

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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My names Cayden Shadoan, I’m 23 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. I have a full time job as a pipe welder in Sumter South Carolina. I’m on here just looking to pick up a couple extra jobs here and there in hopes of starting my own business one day to be able to stay home with my family more. I can do pretty much anything that needs done in or around your house. Specializing in building fences or repairing fences, any kind of piping jobs, or any welding. Thank you for considering me to help you get what you need done. Hope to see you soon.

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Ka'Vontay's Door Installation
New to Angi

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Kavontay's is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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